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FC Poltava (Ukrainian: ФК Полтава) was a Ukrainian football club based in Poltava in 2007–2018.
History
The club was created by the newly elected mayor of the Poltava city Andriy Matkovsky (2006–2010) who is the club's Honorary President and the main sponsor. FC Poltava entered the professional leagues for the 2007–08 season in the Druha Liha B without playing a single game at amateur level. The first coach of the main team was Oleksandr Omelchuk who previously coached FC Vorskla-2 Poltava. FC Poltava started the season trepidly but in the second half they improved a great deal.
The team's goal is to train players for the teams of the Premier League and First League. The club also has intentions to reestablish the forgotten Poltava derby that in the Soviet times took place between teams of Kolkhospnyk (today's Vorskla) and Lokomotyv. FC Poltava has an agreement of cooperation with the local Horpynka sports school. In summer of 2010 the club announced of its withdrawal from the professional football due to a biased attitude from the PFL of Ukraine, particularly its refereeing. After some talks with several state officials and from Ministry of sport a consensus was found. It was decided that the club would continue its participation in the Second League.
Home uniforms was dark green.
On 21 June 2018 it was announced that FC Poltava is dissolved.
The team plays their home matches at the Oleksiy Butovsky Vorskla Stadium, a modern and state-of-the-art facility that can hold up to 25,000 spectators. The team's colors are blue and white, and their mascot is a fierce eagle symbolizing strength and determination.
FC Poltava has a passionate fan base known for their unwavering support of the team both at home and on the road. The team has a reputation for playing an exciting and attacking style of soccer, with a focus on skillful and technical play.
Over the years, FC Poltava has produced many talented players who have gone on to have successful careers both domestically and internationally. The team has also won several domestic titles and cups, solidifying their status as one of the top teams in Ukrainian soccer.
Overall, FC Poltava is a proud and historic club with a bright future ahead, as they continue to strive for success both on and off the field.